2008 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Toyota Corolla, 4% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2007 Toyota Corolla - power steering unit leaks bad rack-n-pinion unit after one year of driving and 37k miles. Toyota would not honor repairs since I was over warranty by 1k - even though it was noticed one month prior and before the 36k mark. They said since I didn't service it at Toyota they would not address it”
NHTSA complaint #10311220, filed 2010-02, 37,000 miles“I was driving in the country with my daughter. I was driving slow because I had never driven that road before and there was a speed limit 30 and the 45 MPH. There was a stop sign where I needed to turn right. I started slowing down but the car would complete the stop. So, I turned right and the car suddenly accelerated and got out of control. It was accelerating and moving left and right like crazy. I tried to hold the steering wheel tight but I wasn't able to do that because it was out of control. The brakes didn't work either. …”
NHTSA complaint #10599193, filed 2014-06, 90,891 miles“Power steering problem with my 2008 Corolla. Steering was struck at one position and I had to tow my car to Toyota service center. They informed some kind of belt problem. But from that day I am not convinced.”
NHTSA complaint #10311177, filed 2010-02, 25,000 miles“I was driving home from work during december. There was a horrible snow storm and we had to drive through some heavy snow and skidded a few times but gained control of the car. The incident happened when we were out of that area and clear up snow we slowed down to about 15 MPH and the steering wheel locked up and a light came on and said to pull car over and call Toyota as soon as possible. I called and they said it was probably the battery. I checked the battery and it was fine. It was charged normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308270, filed 2010-02, 39,000 miles“Soon after I purchased my 2008 Corolla, I noticed the car veers left and the wheel was a bit off, not centered. I took it in and asked them to check it,as well as the alignment. They told me it was fine and that the wheel just needed to be reset to its normal position. That was just under a year ago. I've since had the alignment checked and done, again, and the tires changed. However, the car continues to veer. Also, at higher speeds, the car tends to swerve from left to right, even though the roads are smooth and there is no wind (as is usually the case in california). …”
NHTSA complaint #10316218, filed 2010-03, 26,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 12 | 18% |
| 2023 | 16 | 22% |
| 2022 | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 22 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 7% |
| 2014 | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 | 39 | 19% |
| 2012 | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 371 | 30% |
| 2009 | 382 | 26% |
| 2008 | 12 | 4% |
| 2007 | 43 | 5% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Corolla
138 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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